Ilkay Gundogan may have left Barcelona last summer to return to Manchester City, but he still maintains regular contact with his former club.
He'll likely see them in action in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid on Sunday, and according to TRS (via Sport) he revealed he watched the first Clásico of the season.
“I saw the last Clasico, where Barcelona won 0-4. It is one of the most important football matches you can watch and I will continue to watch it from a distance.”
Gundogan reflected on his time at Barcelona during the interview, and one of the highlights was La Masia. In particular, he recalled a memorable moment with Pau Cubarsi, who broke into the first team last season.
“Before I made his debut at Cubarsi, I saw him training and I knew he had a lot of talent. I was surprised, I thought I was 20 or 21 years old. Xavi's assistant told me he was 17, and I was shocked.
“I think there is something very special about La Masia. The way these kids grow and learn… If you look at Barcelona's history, you will see that they have always had many academy players, along with more experienced players. That mix makes Barcelona special.”
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